Are you dreaming of spending a few days soaking up Italian sunshine, eating gelato by the sea, and wandering through pastel-colored fishing villages? Then a trip to Cinque Terre is exactly what you’re looking for — and this 3-day itinerary will help you experience the very best of it.

Think morning hikes with sweeping Mediterranean views, afternoons spent swimming in turquoise coves, and evenings devouring wood-fired pizza as the sun dips behind the horizon. Before you set off, here’s what you need to know: Cinque Terre — which means “Five Lands” — is made up of five charming villages, each with its own personality.